To kick off our Halloweeny Mayhem, Threadbanger brings you this exclusive interview with Tony Award Winning Costume Designer Susan Hilferty to get you fired up and inspired to start getting to work on your own costumes.

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This week is all about the plastic bag. We get inspired to use reusable shopping bags and get a lesson on how-to make one out of old clothes. Plus, a glimpse into the world of recycled art and some sweet posts from our Forum members. It's fashionable to be green! Links in this episode: Morsbags http://www.morsbags.com/ Buffalo Exchange http://www.buffaloexchange.com/ Rebekah Potter http://rebekahpotter.blogspot.com/ DH Love Life http://dhlovelife.com/

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Last week we got a rad video in from Becca who taught us how to make these really cool bead necklaces using old magazines and newspapers. So this week we're showing you how to make your own paper bead necklace with some old newspaper strips.

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ThreadBanger is looking for the most unfashionable school in the U.S.A.! If you think your school has what it takes, then prove it! Submit a YouTube video response and show us how much your school needs a Threads Heads Makeover. The winning entry will see the fantastic duo, Rob & Corinne fly across country to give your school or a student a DIY fashion overhaul. So what are you waiting for? Get out your video cameras and start uploading! All you need to do to enter is show us examples of your own conventional or uninspired fashion tastes or those of your friend or teacher! We won't judge, just re-fashion! To enter a teacher or a fellow student, make sure to ask them first! You can discuss the contest on our site forum, or join our YouTube ThreadBanger group http://youtube.com/group/threadbanger Any questions? Send us an email at mailto:contest@threadbanger.com or visit http://www.threadbanger.com

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Miss Angelina and crew give us a glimse into the world of the HiLiterz and show us how-to make a simple tube top! Miss Angelina- http://www.missangelina.com/ The HiLiterz- http://www.myspace.com/hiliterz

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WOOHOO! Rob and Corinne invade the American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan and get a sweet tutorial from the new winners of the Threadbanger/Janome Sewing Machine. http://www.americansewingexpo.com/ http://www.sistahsofharlem.com/ http://www.backtobackalapaca.com/

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In the dead of summer we've gotten more requests for hoodie help than ever before. So were hangin with Katia from Hollywood Renegade for a complete start to finish lesson on how to make one from an old band shirt. Sew or be Sewn! Links in this video: High Point Beatz "Hoodie Song" http://www.myspace.com/highpointbeatz Forum user G33 http://forum.threadbanger.com/member.php?u=29 Katia of Hollywood Renegade http://myspace.com/hollywood_renegade Amy Karol author of Bend the Rules Sewing http://www.amykarol.com/

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This week Rob and Corinne see whats new over at the Threadless Headquarters in the windy city of Chicago. By far one of the coolest offices and groups of people ever featured on Threadheads. Plus a viewer request for a some t-shirt re-con yields some pretty awesome results. * Threadless * New York Couture * Intangibliana's Forum Post

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Is the heat gettin you down? Well, this week's How-to Tuesday shows us an easy way to ventilate your clothing. www.threadbanger.com

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This week, the Thread Heads are heading to Asheville, NC to check out their art scene. They'll get a chance to speak with one of the Asheville designers as well as take a tour downtown Asheville and go to the many sustainable clothing stores. Links in this episode: Ashley Page of Tegonia Designs http://www.tegonia.com/ Plasma's ThreadBanger Rap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjQoWAnB3LM The Honey Pot (sorry no website...go in person:) Poutfits http://www.poutfits.com/ Recyclone http://www.recyclone.org/ Elliottelephant http://www.elliottelephant.com/ ThreadBanger YouTube Contest http://www.threadbanger.com/page/is-your-school-geek-or-chic

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This week Rob and Corinne answer a viewer question and show you how-to make a feather head piece out of feather dusters! How resourceful! American Sewing Expo- http://www.americansewingexpo.com/ Vote for Change- http://www.voteforchange.com/

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This week...Come Hang out and learn a thing or two as we answer a viewers question on knitting ,and show you how to make a cool new scarf for the fall. Plus, a review of Sabrina Gschwandtner's new book Knit Knit, a review of this weeks fashion headlines, and a look at whats new on the forums. To knit or knot to knit...that is the question. Links in this episode: Book: Knit Knit by Sabrina Gschwandtner http://www.knitknit.net/book Cat Mazza and Knit Pro 2.0 http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/ Knitta Pleasehttp://www.knittaplease.com/KNITTA_PLEASE.html Threadless http://www.threadless.com/ Engadget http://www.engadget.com/ Design Fashion Online http://www.sewingpatterns247.com/ Music Video: Am Syndicate "To the Peasants of the Emperor" http://myspace.com/amsyndicate Eric Power, music vid director http://clearproductions.net/

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While we were in Austin for Stitch, we grabbed an embroidery lesson from Austin Craft Mafia member Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching. We'll also take a look at some crafty local stores in Austin, check out a viewer submission and answer your questions! Links in this episode: Craft Mafia Offical site http://www.craftmafia.com/ Jenny Hart's artwork http://www.jennyhart.net/ Sublime Stitching http://www.threadbanger.com/admin/edit_post/www.sublimestitching.com Black Mail http://www.blackmailboutique.com/ Creatures Boutique http://www.creaturesboutique.com/ Hovercraft Cody Scrogum http://www.painterlyhandsomes.com/ Parts and Labour http://www.partsandlabour.com/ Lawless Revolution (pulp secret inspired wallet) http://www.lawlessrevowear.com/ Music Video: The Octopus Project http://www.theoctopusproject.com/

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Tackalicious! Rob scores an interview with the one the only Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club. Haven't bought her new book yet? No worries! Rob is going to give you a chance to win one along with a bunch of other great prizes! http://naughtysecretaryclub.com/shop/ http://www.beadstylemag.com/bds/default.aspx

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This time on Thread Heads were hangin out with Stephanie from the Conscious Clothing Store Ragtrade. Were also taking on a viewer challenge and showing you how to make a pair of overalls from some old jeans, and spotlighting some of our favorite green designers. Links in this episode: Rag Trade Happy Clothing Co http://www.myspace.com/ragtradeco Bad Unkl Sista http://www.badunklsista.com/ Reware Style http://www.rewarestyle.com/ Etsy Trashion Street Team http://www.etsytrashion.etsy.com/ Music Video: The Willowz http://www.thewillowz.com/

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This week we show you how to have a DIY wedding with handmade Save-the-Dates. Weddings can end up all looking the same, so we give you a guide to help you make yours your own. Do-it-yourself and make your nuptials an individual and greener event. Links in this episode: DIY Bride: http://www.diybride.com/ Eco Chic Weddings: http://www.ecochicweddings.com/ Indie Bride: http://www.indiebride.com/ Off-Beat Bride: http://www.offbeatbride.com/ Pink Lily Press: http://www.pinklilypress.etsy.com/ Union Pool: http://www.myspace.com/unionpool

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Decor It Yourself is moving to WEDNESDAYS! So this week you have an extra day to work on your DIY project! This week, upon a flurry of forum requests, we tackle DIY shelves. With a few design details & up-grades you can make your shelving look fantastic. And remember all of those remote controls you have laying around? Can you even find them when you need them? We have a viewer submission to shows us how to solve this problem for good.

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Hey there, Thread Heads! This week we take a trip to the Better Than Jam headquarters to get a lesson in contact paper screen printing. We are also announcing our new Janome sewing machine contest so don't miss it! Links in this episode: Better Than Jam - http://www.karinepersan.xbuild.com/ Etsy How-to Screen Print - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS2ntWPMICc Thread Heads: Mod Podge Screen Printing - http://www.threadbanger.com/thread-heads/episode/threadheads_13 Dance Erin Dance's Screen Printing tutorial - http://forum.threadbanger.com/showthread.php?t=851&highlight=screen+printing Heaven and the Hell - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=56035 Nowhere Land - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=77316 Sewzie Bowzie - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5087372 Submit Your Video - http://www.threadbanger.com/submit Janome - http://janome.com/index.cfm Contest Page - http://www.threadbanger.com/page/janome-contest

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With Threadbanger Steam Punk week in full effect, this episode of Decor It Yourself takes on terrariums. Brooklynite Amy Merrick shows us how to make our own potted constructions and glass gardens. Links in this episode: Apartment Therapy - http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ ASPCA - http://www.aspca.com/ Brooklyn Indie Market - http://www.brooklynindiemarket.com/ Humane Society - http://www.hsus.org/ InHabitat - http://www.inhabitat.com/ Nest - http://www.enderbynest.com/

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make your own fairy wings out of wire hangers and old tights. http://www.threadbanger.com go to the threadbanger blog for written instructions.

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Threadheads hang over at Bust Magazine and learn how to knit a hip Pidge Scarf. Links in this episode: Bust Magazine - http://www.bust.com/index.php Knit Happens - http://www.knithappens.com/ StitchnBeach - http://www.stitchnbeach.com/ KnitBook - http://www.knitbook.com/ the knit witch - http://www.youtube.com/user/theknitwitch?ob=1 knitting help - http://www.youtube.com/user/knittinghelp Knittngtips by Judy - http://www.youtube.com/user/knittingtipsbyjudy Cyberseams - http://www.youtube.com/user/cyberseams Knitted Icons - http://www.amazon.com/Knitted-Icons-Celebrity-Doll-Patterns/dp/159474209X FlipKnit - http://www.flipknit.com/

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Shoes...oh my god, Shoes ! This week , an overwhelming plethora of shoes. How to refashion your old chucks. What to do with your old stinky gym sneakers. Plus a video from a guy in italy that blows up sneakers for a living. Make sure you check the bottom of your shoes before entering !

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This week Rob and Corinne head to the Stitch Rock craft fair that just happened to be right around the corner from their house and encourage you to shop local and handmade for the holiday season. Plus we hang out with our very own Forum member Kate who shows us how to properly sew a zipper. Stitch Rock Craft Fair Delray Beach, FL http://www.rockthestitch.com/ Stray Creative http://www.straycreative.com/ Adrianne Ruffin http://www.adrianneruffin.com/ Tuffbetty Bags http://www.tuffbettybags.com/ Kate McFaul http://www.katemcfauldesigns.com/ Burda Style http://www.burdastyle.com/ Music Video: Wonder Fools "Bright Star Hope" (Director Eric Powers)

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Rob teaches us how to make a Muuuummy Costume out of old sheets and clothes from the thrift store. Who knew mummification could be so easy?

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Everyone wants an incredible art collection, but not many can afford it. This week we give you a DIY guide to Indie Art and create an ever-evolving display area with recycled materials. We take a glimpse into a viewer's art collection, and get a scientific quick tip. links in this episode: Alyson Fox - http://www.alysonfox.com/ Amenity Home - http://www.amenityhome.com/e-store/home.asp Apak - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=41307 Ashley G and Drew - http://www.ashleyganddrew.com/ Catbird NYC - http://www.catbirdnyc.com/ Dkim - Art - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=95461 Domino Magazine - http://www.dominomag.com/galleries Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/ Little Paper Planes - http://www.littlepaperplanes.com/main.php My Bonnie and Clyde - http://www.mybonnieandclyde.com/ P. Berge Photography - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5187154 Dog And Pony Show - http://shopdogandponyshow.com/ Toshio - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5746506

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